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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.10, 652.96 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.10, 652.96 and 171.59 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.10 : 652.96 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.10/652.96 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.10x = 652.96 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.10x = 112,041.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,041.41/435.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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