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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.02, 652.53 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.02, 652.53 and 175.10 is: 262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.02 : 652.53 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.02/652.53 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.02x = 652.53 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.02x = 114,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,258.00/435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.65

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