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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.71, 647.59 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.71, 647.59 and 123.53 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.71 : 647.59 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.71/647.59 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.71x = 647.59 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.71x = 79,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,998.10/431.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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