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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.42, 645.51 and 156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.42, 645.51 and 156.46 is: 234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.42 : 645.51 = 156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.42/645.51 = 156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.42x = 645.51 × 156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.42x = 100,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,996.49/430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.65

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