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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.64, 653.09 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.64, 653.09 and 175.48 is: 263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.64 : 653.09 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.64/653.09 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.64x = 653.09 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.64x = 114,604.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,604.23/435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.07

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