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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 651.62 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 651.62 and 109.78 is: 164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 651.62 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/651.62 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 651.62 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 71,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,534.84/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.68

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