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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 651.38 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 651.38 and 174.29 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 651.38 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/651.38 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 651.38 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 113,524.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,524.89/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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