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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.58, 647.38 and 171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.58, 647.38 and 171.58 is: 257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.58 : 647.38 = 171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.58/647.38 = 171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.58x = 647.38 × 171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.58x = 111,077.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,077.46/431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.37

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