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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.97, 647.49 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.97, 647.49 and 172.11 is: 257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.97 : 647.49 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.97/647.49 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.97x = 647.49 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.97x = 111,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,439.50/431.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.98

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