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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.33, 651.14 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.33, 651.14 and 174.21 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.33 : 651.14 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.33/651.14 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.33x = 651.14 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.33x = 113,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,434.23/434.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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