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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.82, 646.30 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.82, 646.30 and 122.66 is: 184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.82 : 646.30 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.82/646.30 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.82x = 646.30 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.82x = 79,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,278.48/430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.02

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