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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 647.94 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 647.94 and 171.96 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 647.94 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/647.94 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 647.94 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 111,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,419.76/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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