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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.60, 645.73 and 156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.60, 645.73 and 156.55 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.60 : 645.73 = 156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.60/645.73 = 156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.60x = 645.73 × 156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.60x = 101,086.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,086.61/430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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