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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.25, 645.26 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.25, 645.26 and 156.53 is: 234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.25 : 645.26 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.25/645.26 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.25x = 645.26 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.25x = 100,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,998.54/430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.75

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