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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.50, 645.55 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.50, 645.55 and 166.92 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 645.55 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/645.55 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 645.55 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 107,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,755.21/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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