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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.61, 647.64 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.61, 647.64 and 171.56 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.61 : 647.64 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.61/647.64 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.61x = 647.64 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.61x = 111,105.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,105.88/431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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