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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.06, 646.43 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.06, 646.43 and 170.87 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.06 : 646.43 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.06/646.43 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.06x = 646.43 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.06x = 110,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,451.41/431.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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