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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.26, 645.46 and 156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.26, 645.46 and 156.73 is: 235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.26 : 645.46 = 156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.26/645.46 = 156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.26x = 645.46 × 156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.26x = 101,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,162.95/430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.12

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