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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.56, 647.33 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.56, 647.33 and 106.93 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.56 : 647.33 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.56/647.33 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.56x = 647.33 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.56x = 69,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,217.65/431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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