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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.29, 645.42 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.29, 645.42 and 122.15 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.29 : 645.42 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.29/645.42 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.29x = 645.42 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.29x = 78,834.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,834.83/430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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