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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.02, 652.78 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.02, 652.78 and 175.14 is: 262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.02 : 652.78 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.02/652.78 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.02x = 652.78 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.02x = 114,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,327.89/435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.81

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