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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 644.93 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 644.93 and 170.13 is: 255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 644.93 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/644.93 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 644.93 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 109,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,724.15/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.05

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