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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431, 646.52 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431, 646.52 and 174.52 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431 : 646.52 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431/646.52 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431x = 646.52 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431x = 112,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,830.67/431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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