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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.22, 646.91 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.22, 646.91 and 171.35 is: 257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.22 : 646.91 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.22/646.91 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.22x = 646.91 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.22x = 110,848.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,848.03/431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.06

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