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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.08, 652.48 and 174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.08, 652.48 and 174.98 is: 262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.08 : 652.48 = 174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.08/652.48 = 174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.08x = 652.48 × 174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.08x = 114,172.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,172.14/435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.41

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