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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 652.80 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 652.80 and 178.62 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 652.80 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/652.80 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 652.80 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 116,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,603.14/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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