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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.78, 652.17 and 178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.78, 652.17 and 178.28 is: 267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.78 : 652.17 = 178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.78/652.17 = 178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.78x = 652.17 × 178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.78x = 116,268.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,268.87/434.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.42

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