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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.24, 645.38 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.24, 645.38 and 122.16 is: 183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.24 : 645.38 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.24/645.38 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.24x = 645.38 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.24x = 78,839.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,839.62/430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.25

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