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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.32, 652.90 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.32, 652.90 and 175.44 is: 263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.32 : 652.90 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.32/652.90 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.32x = 652.90 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.32x = 114,544.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,544.78/435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.13

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