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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.78, 652.14 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.78, 652.14 and 178.46 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.78 : 652.14 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.78/652.14 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.78x = 652.14 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.78x = 116,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,380.90/434.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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