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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.79, 651.78 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.79, 651.78 and 174.58 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.79 : 651.78 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.79/651.78 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.79x = 651.78 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.79x = 113,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,786.12/434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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