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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.76, 646.31 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.76, 646.31 and 170.93 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.76 : 646.31 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.76/646.31 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.76x = 646.31 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.76x = 110,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,475.81/430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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