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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.42, 651.56 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.42, 651.56 and 174.60 is: 261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.42 : 651.56 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.42/651.56 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.42x = 651.56 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.42x = 113,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,761.50/434.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.87

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