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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.16, 646.71 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.16, 646.71 and 122.97 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.16 : 646.71 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.16/646.71 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.16x = 646.71 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.16x = 79,527.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,527.85/431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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