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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.58, 647.37 and 106.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.58, 647.37 and 106.95 is: 160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.58 : 647.37 = 106.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.58/647.37 = 106.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.58x = 647.37 × 106.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.58x = 69,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,236.22/431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.43

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