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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.02, 651.29 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.02, 651.29 and 174.15 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.02 : 651.29 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.02/651.29 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.02x = 651.29 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.02x = 113,418.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,418.84/434.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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