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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.86, 647.73 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.86, 647.73 and 123.74 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.86 : 647.73 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.86/647.73 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.86x = 647.73 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.86x = 80,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,147.48/431.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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