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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.11, 645.17 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.11, 645.17 and 105.48 is: 158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.11 : 645.17 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.11/645.17 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.11x = 645.17 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.11x = 68,052.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,052.00/430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.22

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