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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.93, 645.06 and 156.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.93, 645.06 and 156.21 is: 234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.93 : 645.06 = 156.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.93/645.06 = 156.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.93x = 645.06 × 156.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.93x = 100,766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,766.62/429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.38

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