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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.10, 651.24 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.10, 651.24 and 174.12 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.10 : 651.24 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.10/651.24 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.10x = 651.24 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.10x = 113,393.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,393.91/434.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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