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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.68, 647.16 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.68, 647.16 and 175.36 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.68 : 647.16 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.68/647.16 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.68x = 647.16 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.68x = 113,485.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,485.98/431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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