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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.30, 646.94 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.30, 646.94 and 171.36 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.30 : 646.94 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.30/646.94 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.30x = 646.94 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.30x = 110,860.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,860.07/431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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