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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.06, 645.03 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.06, 645.03 and 173.50 is: 260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.06 : 645.03 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.06/645.03 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.06x = 645.03 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.06x = 111,912.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,912.71/430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.23

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