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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.85, 652.29 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.85, 652.29 and 174.78 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.85 : 652.29 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.85/652.29 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.85x = 652.29 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.85x = 114,007.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,007.25/434.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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