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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.87, 651.93 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.87, 651.93 and 175.06 is: 262.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.87 : 651.93 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.87/651.93 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.87x = 651.93 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.87x = 114,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,126.87/434.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.44

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