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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.79, 646.17 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.79, 646.17 and 122.65 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.79 : 646.17 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.79/646.17 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.79x = 646.17 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.79x = 79,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,249.52/430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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