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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.71, 651.58 and 174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.71, 651.58 and 174.65 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.71 : 651.58 = 174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.71/651.58 = 174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.71x = 651.58 × 174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.71x = 113,794.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,794.32/434.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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