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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 645 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 645 and 173.50 is: 260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 645 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/645 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 645 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 111,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,907.50/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.25

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