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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.67, 647.65 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.67, 647.65 and 171.74 is: 257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.67 : 647.65 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.67/647.65 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.67x = 647.65 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.67x = 111,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,226.55/431.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.67

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