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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.84, 652.05 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.84, 652.05 and 174.62 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.84 : 652.05 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.84/652.05 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.84x = 652.05 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.84x = 113,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,862.60/434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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