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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.81, 646.21 and 174.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.81, 646.21 and 174.49 is: 261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.81 : 646.21 = 174.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.81/646.21 = 174.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.81x = 646.21 × 174.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.81x = 112,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,757.18/430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.73

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