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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 645.74 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 645.74 and 173.96 is: 260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 645.74 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/645.74 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 645.74 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 112,332.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,332.93/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.97

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