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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 645.78 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 645.78 and 174.36 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 645.78 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/645.78 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 645.78 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 112,598.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,598.20/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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