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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.93, 644.61 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.93, 644.61 and 156.02 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.93 : 644.61 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.93/644.61 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.93x = 644.61 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.93x = 100,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,574.92/429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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