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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.30, 651.44 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.30, 651.44 and 174.23 is: 261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.30 : 651.44 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.30/651.44 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.30x = 651.44 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.30x = 113,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,496.59/434.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.33

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