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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.72, 646.17 and 156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.72, 646.17 and 156.82 is: 235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.72 : 646.17 = 156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.72/646.17 = 156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.72x = 646.17 × 156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.72x = 101,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,331.60/430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.26

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