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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.81, 647.74 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.81, 647.74 and 123.69 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.81 : 647.74 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.81/647.74 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.81x = 647.74 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.81x = 80,118.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,118.96/431.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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