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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.16, 646.72 and 106.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.16, 646.72 and 106.51 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.16 : 646.72 = 106.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.16/646.72 = 106.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.16x = 646.72 × 106.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.16x = 68,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,882.15/431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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