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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 645.74 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 645.74 and 156.66 is: 234.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 645.74 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/645.74 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 645.74 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 101,161.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,161.63/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.91

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