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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.35, 651.54 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.35, 651.54 and 174.28 is: 261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.35 : 651.54 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.35/651.54 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.35x = 651.54 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.35x = 113,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,550.39/434.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.43

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