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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.37, 651.46 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.37, 651.46 and 117.75 is: 176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.37 : 651.46 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.37/651.46 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.37x = 651.46 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.37x = 76,709.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,709.42/434.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.60

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