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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.68, 647.52 and 107.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.68, 647.52 and 107.05 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.68 : 647.52 = 107.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.68/647.52 = 107.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.68x = 647.52 × 107.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.68x = 69,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,317.02/431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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