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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.65, 645.97 and 122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.65, 645.97 and 122.53 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.65 : 645.97 = 122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.65/645.97 = 122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.65x = 645.97 × 122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.65x = 79,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,148.78/430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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