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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.01, 646.64 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.01, 646.64 and 171.05 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.01 : 646.64 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.01/646.64 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.01x = 646.64 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.01x = 110,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,603.68/431.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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