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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.07, 646.61 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.07, 646.61 and 171.14 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.07 : 646.61 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.07/646.61 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.07x = 646.61 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.07x = 110,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,657.82/431.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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