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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 645.72 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 645.72 and 174 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 645.72 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/645.72 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 645.72 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 112,355.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,355.28/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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