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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.71, 647.51 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.71, 647.51 and 123.60 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.71 : 647.51 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.71/647.51 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.71x = 647.51 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.71x = 80,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,032.24/431.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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