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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 650.80 and 174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 650.80 and 174.01 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 650.80 = 174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/650.80 = 174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 650.80 × 174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 113,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,245.71/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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