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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.06, 646.83 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.06, 646.83 and 174.74 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.06 : 646.83 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.06/646.83 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.06x = 646.83 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.06x = 113,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,027.07/431.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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