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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.35, 645.41 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.35, 645.41 and 170.34 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.35 : 645.41 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.35/645.41 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.35x = 645.41 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.35x = 109,938.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,938.29/430.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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