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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.53, 646.62 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.53, 646.62 and 171.39 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.53 : 646.62 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.53/646.62 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.53x = 646.62 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.53x = 110,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,824.20/431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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