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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.56, 653.49 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.56, 653.49 and 175.55 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.56 : 653.49 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.56/653.49 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.56x = 653.49 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.56x = 114,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,721.80/435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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