Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.56, 651.72 and 178
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 434.56, 651.72 and 178 is: 266.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434.56 : 651.72 = 178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434.56/651.72 = 178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434.56x = 651.72 × 178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434.56x = 116,006.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,006.16/434.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266.95
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