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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.27, 646.47 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.27, 646.47 and 171.20 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.27 : 646.47 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.27/646.47 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.27x = 646.47 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.27x = 110,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,676.13/431.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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