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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.96, 645.04 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.96, 645.04 and 169.97 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.96 : 645.04 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.96/645.04 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.96x = 645.04 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.96x = 109,636.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,636.60/429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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