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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.37, 645.32 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.37, 645.32 and 170.19 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.37 : 645.32 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.37/645.32 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.37x = 645.32 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.37x = 109,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,826.16/430.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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