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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.71, 654.67 and 173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.71, 654.67 and 173.14 is: 259.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.71 : 654.67 = 173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.71/654.67 = 173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.71x = 654.67 × 173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.71x = 113,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,349.56/436.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.55

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