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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.79, 647.69 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.79, 647.69 and 107.15 is: 160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.79 : 647.69 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.79/647.69 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.79x = 647.69 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.79x = 69,399.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,399.45/431.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.73

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