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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.34, 651.60 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.34, 651.60 and 177.84 is: 266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.34 : 651.60 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.34/651.60 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.34x = 651.60 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.34x = 115,880.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,880.54/434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.80

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