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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.03, 646.37 and 170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.03, 646.37 and 170.99 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.03 : 646.37 = 170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.03/646.37 = 170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.03x = 646.37 × 170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.03x = 110,521.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,521.95/431.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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