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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.28, 646.95 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.28, 646.95 and 171.26 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.28 : 646.95 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.28/646.95 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.28x = 646.95 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.28x = 110,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,796.66/431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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