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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.77, 652.18 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.77, 652.18 and 110.15 is: 165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.77 : 652.18 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.77/652.18 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.77x = 652.18 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.77x = 71,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,836.43/434.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.23

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