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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.23, 645.25 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.23, 645.25 and 170.16 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.23 : 645.25 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.23/645.25 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.23x = 645.25 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.23x = 109,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,795.74/430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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