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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.29, 654.09 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.29, 654.09 and 172.71 is: 258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.29 : 654.09 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.29/654.09 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.29x = 654.09 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.29x = 112,967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,967.88/436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.93

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