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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.37, 645.61 and 156.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.37, 645.61 and 156.59 is: 234.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.37 : 645.61 = 156.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.37/645.61 = 156.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.37x = 645.61 × 156.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.37x = 101,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,092.45/430.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.90

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