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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.54, 651.80 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.54, 651.80 and 178.04 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.54 : 651.80 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.54/651.80 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.54x = 651.80 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.54x = 116,043.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,043.66/434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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