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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.85, 652.01 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.85, 652.01 and 174.89 is: 262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.85 : 652.01 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.85/652.01 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.85x = 652.01 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.85x = 114,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,030.03/434.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.23

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