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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.73, 646.23 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.73, 646.23 and 170.72 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.73 : 646.23 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.73/646.23 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.73x = 646.23 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.73x = 110,324.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,324.39/430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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