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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.85, 645.08 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.85, 645.08 and 169.86 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.85 : 645.08 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.85/645.08 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.85x = 645.08 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.85x = 109,573.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,573.29/429.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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