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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.51, 645.75 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.51, 645.75 and 156.58 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.51 : 645.75 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.51/645.75 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.51x = 645.75 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.51x = 101,111.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,111.54/430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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