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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.57, 651.78 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.57, 651.78 and 174.69 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.57 : 651.78 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.57/651.78 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.57x = 651.78 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.57x = 113,859.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,859.45/434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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