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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.51, 645.71 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.51, 645.71 and 122.38 is: 183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.51 : 645.71 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.51/645.71 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.51x = 645.71 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.51x = 79,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,021.99/430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.55

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