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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.11, 650.68 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.11, 650.68 and 173.75 is: 260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.11 : 650.68 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.11/650.68 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.11x = 650.68 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.11x = 113,055.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,055.05/434.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.43

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