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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.65, 651.98 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.65, 651.98 and 174.67 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.65 : 651.98 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.65/651.98 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.65x = 651.98 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.65x = 113,881.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,881.35/434.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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