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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 653.42 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 653.42 and 175.47 is: 263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 653.42 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/653.42 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 653.42 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 114,655.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,655.61/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.31

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