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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.50, 646.01 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.50, 646.01 and 170.53 is: 255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 646.01 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/646.01 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 646.01 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 110,163.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,163.59/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.89

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