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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.12, 651.30 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.12, 651.30 and 177.80 is: 266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.12 : 651.30 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.12/651.30 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.12x = 651.30 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.12x = 115,801.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,801.14/434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.75

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