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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.46, 645.06 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.46, 645.06 and 170.20 is: 255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.46 : 645.06 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.46/645.06 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.46x = 645.06 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.46x = 109,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,790.66/430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.05

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