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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.04, 651.24 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.04, 651.24 and 177.72 is: 266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.04 : 651.24 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.04/651.24 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.04x = 651.24 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.04x = 115,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,738.37/434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.65

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