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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.58, 646.05 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.58, 646.05 and 156.80 is: 235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.58 : 646.05 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.58/646.05 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.58x = 646.05 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.58x = 101,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,300.64/430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.27

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