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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 652.58 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 652.58 and 174.90 is: 262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 652.58 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/652.58 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 652.58 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 114,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,138.47/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.46

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