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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.59, 651.89 and 178.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.59, 651.89 and 178.09 is: 267.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.59 : 651.89 = 178.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.59/651.89 = 178.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.59x = 651.89 × 178.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.59x = 116,095.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,095.09/434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.14

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