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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.34, 647.10 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.34, 647.10 and 174.84 is: 262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.34 : 647.10 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.34/647.10 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.34x = 647.10 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.34x = 113,138.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,138.96/431.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.30

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