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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.87, 654.08 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.87, 654.08 and 175.94 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.87 : 654.08 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.87/654.08 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.87x = 654.08 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.87x = 115,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,074.69/435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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