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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.78, 653.69 and 175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.78, 653.69 and 175.78 is: 263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.78 : 653.69 = 175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.78/653.69 = 175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.78x = 653.69 × 175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.78x = 114,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,905.63/435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.68

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