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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.63, 646.03 and 174.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.63, 646.03 and 174.13 is: 261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.63 : 646.03 = 174.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.63/646.03 = 174.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.63x = 646.03 × 174.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.63x = 112,493.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,493.20/430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.23

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