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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.18, 645.49 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.18, 645.49 and 170.31 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.18 : 645.49 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.18/645.49 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.18x = 645.49 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.18x = 109,936.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,936.04/430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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