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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 645.63 and 156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 645.63 and 156.55 is: 234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 645.63 = 156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/645.63 = 156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 645.63 × 156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 101,073.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,073.38/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.95

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