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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.01, 647.66 and 171.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.01, 647.66 and 171.85 is: 257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.01 : 647.66 = 171.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.01/647.66 = 171.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.01x = 647.66 × 171.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.01x = 111,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,299.51/432.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.63

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