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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.72, 645.77 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.72, 645.77 and 170.51 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.72 : 645.77 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.72/645.77 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.72x = 645.77 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.72x = 110,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,107.44/430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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