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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.38, 651.12 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.38, 651.12 and 174.32 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.38 : 651.12 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.38/651.12 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.38x = 651.12 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.38x = 113,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,503.24/434.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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