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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.23, 646.65 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.23, 646.65 and 171.04 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.23 : 646.65 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.23/646.65 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.23x = 646.65 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.23x = 110,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,603.02/431.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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