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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 650.93 and 173.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 650.93 and 173.87 is: 260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 650.93 = 173.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/650.93 = 173.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 650.93 × 173.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 113,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,176.49/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.72

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