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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.16, 645.51 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.16, 645.51 and 156.23 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.16 : 645.51 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.16/645.51 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.16x = 645.51 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.16x = 100,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,845.39/430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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