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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 645.12 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 645.12 and 170.31 is: 255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 645.12 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/645.12 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 645.12 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 109,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,870.39/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.29

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