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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.16, 644.81 and 170.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.16, 644.81 and 170.00 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.16 : 644.81 = 170.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.16/644.81 = 170.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.16x = 644.81 × 170.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.16x = 109,616.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,616.04/430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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