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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.57, 651.73 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.57, 651.73 and 174.76 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.57 : 651.73 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.57/651.73 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.57x = 651.73 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.57x = 113,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,892.20/434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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