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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 651.05 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 651.05 and 177.53 is: 266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 651.05 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/651.05 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 651.05 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 115,581.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,581.28/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.30

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