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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.07, 646.14 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.07, 646.14 and 156.96 is: 235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.07 : 646.14 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.07/646.14 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.07x = 646.14 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.07x = 101,418.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,418.13/431.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.27

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