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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.56, 647.22 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.56, 647.22 and 175 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.56 : 647.22 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.56/647.22 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.56x = 647.22 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.56x = 113,263.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,263.50/431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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