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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.43, 645.98 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.43, 645.98 and 156.60 is: 235.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.43 : 645.98 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.43/645.98 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.43x = 645.98 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.43x = 101,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,160.47/430.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.02

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