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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.70, 651.87 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.70, 651.87 and 174.63 is: 261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.70 : 651.87 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.70/651.87 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.70x = 651.87 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.70x = 113,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,836.06/434.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.87

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