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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 645.56 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 645.56 and 170.34 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 645.56 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/645.56 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 645.56 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 109,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,963.84/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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