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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.00, 644.87 and 169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.00, 644.87 and 169.90 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.00 : 644.87 = 169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.00/644.87 = 169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.00x = 644.87 × 169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.00x = 109,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,562.23/430.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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