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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.15, 646.61 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.15, 646.61 and 123.02 is: 184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.15 : 646.61 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.15/646.61 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.15x = 646.61 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.15x = 79,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,542.11/431.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.49

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