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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 645.90 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 645.90 and 122.51 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 645.90 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/645.90 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 645.90 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 79,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,130.36/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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