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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 647.52 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 647.52 and 175 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 647.52 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/647.52 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 647.52 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 113,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,316/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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