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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.63, 651.79 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.63, 651.79 and 174.55 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.63 : 651.79 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.63/651.79 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.63x = 651.79 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.63x = 113,767.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,767.88/434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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