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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.28, 651.34 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.28, 651.34 and 174.27 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.28 : 651.34 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.28/651.34 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.28x = 651.34 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.28x = 113,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,509.02/434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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