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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.57, 646.99 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.57, 646.99 and 171.50 is: 257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.57 : 646.99 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.57/646.99 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.57x = 646.99 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.57x = 110,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,955.12/431.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.09

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