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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.11, 646.67 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.11, 646.67 and 106.48 is: 159.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.11 : 646.67 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.11/646.67 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.11x = 646.67 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.11x = 68,857.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,857.90/431.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.72

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