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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.42, 653.04 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.42, 653.04 and 175.44 is: 263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.42 : 653.04 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.42/653.04 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.42x = 653.04 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.42x = 114,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,569.34/435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.12

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