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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.25, 647.10 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.25, 647.10 and 171.32 is: 257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.25 : 647.10 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.25/647.10 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.25x = 647.10 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.25x = 110,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,858.18/431.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.06

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