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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.17, 651.53 and 177.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.17, 651.53 and 177.67 is: 266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.17 : 651.53 = 177.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.17/651.53 = 177.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.17x = 651.53 × 177.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.17x = 115,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,757.34/434.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.62

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