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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.41, 651.53 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.41, 651.53 and 174.40 is: 261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.41 : 651.53 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.41/651.53 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.41x = 651.53 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.41x = 113,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,625.64/434.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.56

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