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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.99, 647.53 and 171.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.99, 647.53 and 171.89 is: 257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.99 : 647.53 = 171.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.99/647.53 = 171.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.99x = 647.53 × 171.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.99x = 111,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,300.26/431.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.64

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