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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.47, 646.04 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.47, 646.04 and 156.74 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.47 : 646.04 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.47/646.04 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.47x = 646.04 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.47x = 101,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,257.47/430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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