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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 651.16 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 651.16 and 174.12 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 651.16 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/651.16 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 651.16 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 113,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,379.98/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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