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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.67, 651.89 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.67, 651.89 and 174.66 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.67 : 651.89 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.67/651.89 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.67x = 651.89 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.67x = 113,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,858.23/434.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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