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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.67, 652.28 and 178.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.67, 652.28 and 178.17 is: 267.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.67 : 652.28 = 178.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.67/652.28 = 178.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.67x = 652.28 × 178.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.67x = 116,215.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,215.84/434.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.37

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