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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.87, 653.40 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.87, 653.40 and 175.74 is: 263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.87 : 653.40 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.87/653.40 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.87x = 653.40 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.87x = 114,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,828.52/435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.45

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