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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.90, 651.86 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.90, 651.86 and 174.84 is: 262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.90 : 651.86 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.90/651.86 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.90x = 651.86 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.90x = 113,973.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,973.19/434.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.07

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