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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.44, 647.56 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.44, 647.56 and 174.96 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.44 : 647.56 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.44/647.56 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.44x = 647.56 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.44x = 113,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,297.10/431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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