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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.21, 646.82 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.21, 646.82 and 174.89 is: 262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.21 : 646.82 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.21/646.82 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.21x = 646.82 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.21x = 113,122.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,122.35/431.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.34

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