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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.51, 646.91 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.51, 646.91 and 171.35 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.51 : 646.91 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.51/646.91 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.51x = 646.91 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.51x = 110,846.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,846.36/431.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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