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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.66, 645.48 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.66, 645.48 and 183.82 is: 275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.66 : 645.48 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.66/645.48 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.66x = 645.48 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.66x = 118,652.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,652.13/430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.51

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