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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.55, 647.23 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.55, 647.23 and 123.34 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.55 : 647.23 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.55/647.23 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.55x = 647.23 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.55x = 79,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,829.35/431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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