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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.24, 653.11 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.24, 653.11 and 175.26 is: 262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.24 : 653.11 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.24/653.11 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.24x = 653.11 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.24x = 114,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,464.06/435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.99

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