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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.18, 651.27 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.18, 651.27 and 177.50 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.18 : 651.27 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.18/651.27 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.18x = 651.27 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.18x = 115,600.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,600.43/434.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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