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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 645.24 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 645.24 and 122.10 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 645.24 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/645.24 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 645.24 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 78,783.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,783.80/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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