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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 652.07 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 652.07 and 171.27 is: 256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 652.07 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/652.07 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 652.07 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 111,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,680.46/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.81

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