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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.16, 646.30 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.16, 646.30 and 171 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.16 : 646.30 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.16/646.30 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.16x = 646.30 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.16x = 110,517.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,517.30/431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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