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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.16, 645.20 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.16, 645.20 and 170.36 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.16 : 645.20 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.16/645.20 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.16x = 645.20 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.16x = 109,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,916.27/430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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