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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.97, 645.03 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.97, 645.03 and 169.96 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.97 : 645.03 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.97/645.03 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.97x = 645.03 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.97x = 109,629.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,629.30/429.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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