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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.81, 651.97 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.81, 651.97 and 174.67 is: 261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.81 : 651.97 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.81/651.97 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.81x = 651.97 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.81x = 113,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,879.60/434.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.91

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