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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.71, 647.60 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.71, 647.60 and 171.70 is: 257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.71 : 647.60 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.71/647.60 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.71x = 647.60 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.71x = 111,190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,190.44/431.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.56

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