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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.55, 645.89 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.55, 645.89 and 170.42 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.55 : 645.89 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.55/645.89 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.55x = 645.89 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.55x = 110,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,068.49/430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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