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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.11, 651.06 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.11, 651.06 and 174.10 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.11 : 651.06 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.11/651.06 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.11x = 651.06 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.11x = 113,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,349.55/434.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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