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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.20, 651.30 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.20, 651.30 and 174.27 is: 261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.20 : 651.30 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.20/651.30 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.20x = 651.30 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.20x = 113,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,501.18/434.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.40

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