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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.82, 647.82 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.82, 647.82 and 123.77 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.82 : 647.82 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.82/647.82 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.82x = 647.82 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.82x = 80,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,177.44/431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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