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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.68, 647.78 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.68, 647.78 and 171.88 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.68 : 647.78 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.68/647.78 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.68x = 647.78 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.68x = 111,340.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,340.43/431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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