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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.65, 645.84 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.65, 645.84 and 156.65 is: 234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.65 : 645.84 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.65/645.84 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.65x = 645.84 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.65x = 101,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,167.61/430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.92

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