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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.74, 646.25 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.74, 646.25 and 157.01 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.74 : 646.25 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.74/646.25 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.74x = 646.25 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.74x = 101,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,463.70/430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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