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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.66, 647.68 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.66, 647.68 and 175.34 is: 263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.66 : 647.68 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.66/647.68 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.66x = 647.68 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.66x = 113,564.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,564.21/431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.09

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