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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.38, 646.94 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.38, 646.94 and 171.32 is: 256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.38 : 646.94 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.38/646.94 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.38x = 646.94 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.38x = 110,829.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,829.99/431.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.92

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