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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.28, 646.49 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.28, 646.49 and 171.12 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.28 : 646.49 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.28/646.49 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.28x = 646.49 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.28x = 110,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,630.22/431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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