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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.47, 651.24 and 174.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.47, 651.24 and 174.61 is: 261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.47 : 651.24 = 174.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.47/651.24 = 174.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.47x = 651.24 × 174.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.47x = 113,713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,713.02/434.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.73

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