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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.55, 646.81 and 171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.55, 646.81 and 171.41 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.55 : 646.81 = 171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.55/646.81 = 171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.55x = 646.81 × 171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.55x = 110,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,866.04/431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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