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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.55, 645.74 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.55, 645.74 and 156.57 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.55 : 645.74 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.55/645.74 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.55x = 645.74 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.55x = 101,103.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,103.51/430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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