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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.14, 650.88 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.14, 650.88 and 173.92 is: 260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.14 : 650.88 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.14/650.88 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.14x = 650.88 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.14x = 113,201.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,201.05/434.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.75

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