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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.78, 651.66 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.78, 651.66 and 174.62 is: 261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.78 : 651.66 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.78/651.66 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.78x = 651.66 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.78x = 113,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,791.34/434.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.72

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