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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.80, 651.60 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.80, 651.60 and 178 is: 266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.80 : 651.60 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.80/651.60 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.80x = 651.60 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.80x = 115,984.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,984.80/434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.75

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