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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.51, 651.39 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.51, 651.39 and 174.50 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.51 : 651.39 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.51/651.39 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.51x = 651.39 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.51x = 113,670.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,670.73/434.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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