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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.89, 647.59 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.89, 647.59 and 171.68 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.89 : 647.59 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.89/647.59 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.89x = 647.59 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.89x = 111,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,178.25/431.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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