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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.26, 645.02 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.26, 645.02 and 156.56 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.26 : 645.02 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.26/645.02 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.26x = 645.02 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.26x = 100,980.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,980.32/430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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