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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.54, 647.48 and 175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.54, 647.48 and 175.22 is: 262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.54 : 647.48 = 175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.54/647.48 = 175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.54x = 647.48 × 175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.54x = 113,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,448.65/431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.90

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