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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.36, 645.38 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.36, 645.38 and 170.18 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.36 : 645.38 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.36/645.38 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.36x = 645.38 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.36x = 109,830.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,830.77/430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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