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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.06, 646.18 and 156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.06, 646.18 and 156.97 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.06 : 646.18 = 156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.06/646.18 = 156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.06x = 646.18 × 156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.06x = 101,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,426.86/431.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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