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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.07, 646.88 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.07, 646.88 and 171.03 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.07 : 646.88 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.07/646.88 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.07x = 646.88 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.07x = 110,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,635.03/431.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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