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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.71, 652.25 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.71, 652.25 and 146.17 is: 219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.71 : 652.25 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.71/652.25 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.71x = 652.25 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.71x = 95,339.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,339.38/434.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.32

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