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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.92, 647.88 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.92, 647.88 and 171.81 is: 257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.92 : 647.88 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.92/647.88 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.92x = 647.88 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.92x = 111,312.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,312.26/431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.72

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