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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 646.61 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 646.61 and 122.91 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 646.61 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/646.61 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 646.61 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 79,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,474.22/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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