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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.14, 645.04 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.14, 645.04 and 156.16 is: 234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.14 : 645.04 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.14/645.04 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.14x = 645.04 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.14x = 100,729.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,729.45/430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.18

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