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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.04, 644.92 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.04, 644.92 and 170.11 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.04 : 644.92 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.04/644.92 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.04x = 644.92 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.04x = 109,705.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,705.94/430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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