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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.97, 652.32 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.97, 652.32 and 174.96 is: 262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.97 : 652.32 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.97/652.32 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.97x = 652.32 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.97x = 114,129.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,129.91/434.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.39

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