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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.17, 651.24 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.17, 651.24 and 145.61 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.17 : 651.24 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.17/651.24 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.17x = 651.24 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.17x = 94,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,827.06/434.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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