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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.17, 645.39 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.17, 645.39 and 170.24 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.17 : 645.39 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.17/645.39 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.17x = 645.39 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.17x = 109,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,871.17/430.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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