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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.16, 644.78 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.16, 644.78 and 183.50 is: 275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.16 : 644.78 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.16/644.78 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.16x = 644.78 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.16x = 118,314.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,314.36/430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.05

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