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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.62, 647.42 and 106.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.62, 647.42 and 106.99 is: 160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.62 : 647.42 = 106.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.62/647.42 = 106.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.62x = 647.42 × 106.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.62x = 69,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,267.47/431.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.48

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