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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.18, 646.77 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.18, 646.77 and 106.55 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.18 : 646.77 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.18/646.77 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.18x = 646.77 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.18x = 68,909.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,909.71/431.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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