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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.53, 645.12 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.53, 645.12 and 170.39 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.53 : 645.12 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.53/645.12 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.53x = 645.12 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.53x = 109,922.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,922.00/430.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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