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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.24, 646.60 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.24, 646.60 and 171.13 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.24 : 646.60 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.24/646.60 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.24x = 646.60 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.24x = 110,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,652.66/431.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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