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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.08, 646.36 and 156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.08, 646.36 and 156.85 is: 235.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.08 : 646.36 = 156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.08/646.36 = 156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.08x = 646.36 × 156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.08x = 101,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,381.02/431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.18

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