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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.67, 653.40 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.67, 653.40 and 175.66 is: 263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.67 : 653.40 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.67/653.40 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.67x = 653.40 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.67x = 114,776.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,776.24/435.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.45

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