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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.93, 644.64 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.93, 644.64 and 156.09 is: 234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.93 : 644.64 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.93/644.64 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.93x = 644.64 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.93x = 100,621.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,621.86/429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.04

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