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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 644.91 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 644.91 and 170.07 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 644.91 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/644.91 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 644.91 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 109,679.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,679.84/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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