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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.21, 650.93 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.21, 650.93 and 170.64 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.21 : 650.93 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.21/650.93 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.21x = 650.93 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.21x = 111,073.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,073.84/434.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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