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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 652.40 and 178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 652.40 and 178.25 is: 267.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 652.40 = 178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/652.40 = 178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 652.40 × 178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 116,289.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,289.41/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.38

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