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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.22, 646.83 and 171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.22, 646.83 and 171.21 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.22 : 646.83 = 171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.22/646.83 = 171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.22x = 646.83 × 171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.22x = 110,743.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,743.76/431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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