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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.73, 653.43 and 175.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.73, 653.43 and 175.67 is: 263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.73 : 653.43 = 175.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.73/653.43 = 175.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.73x = 653.43 × 175.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.73x = 114,786.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,786.05/435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.43

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