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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.82, 647.73 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.82, 647.73 and 175.32 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.82 : 647.73 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.82/647.73 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.82x = 647.73 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.82x = 113,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,560.02/431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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