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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.11, 646.56 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.11, 646.56 and 171.10 is: 256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.11 : 646.56 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.11/646.56 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.11x = 646.56 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.11x = 110,626.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,626.42/431.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.61

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