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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.03, 646.36 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.03, 646.36 and 170.98 is: 256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.03 : 646.36 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.03/646.36 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.03x = 646.36 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.03x = 110,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,512.59/431.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.39

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