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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.11, 646.68 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.11, 646.68 and 171.16 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.11 : 646.68 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.11/646.68 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.11x = 646.68 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.11x = 110,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,685.75/431.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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