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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.76, 644.08 and 172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.76, 644.08 and 172.96 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.76 : 644.08 = 172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.76/644.08 = 172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.76x = 644.08 × 172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.76x = 111,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,400.08/429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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