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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.48, 652.03 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.48, 652.03 and 174.46 is: 261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.48 : 652.03 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.48/652.03 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.48x = 652.03 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.48x = 113,753.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,753.15/434.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.81

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