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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.65, 645.99 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.65, 645.99 and 122.52 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.65 : 645.99 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.65/645.99 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.65x = 645.99 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.65x = 79,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,146.69/430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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