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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.83, 646.05 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.83, 646.05 and 156.84 is: 235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.83 : 646.05 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.83/646.05 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.83x = 646.05 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.83x = 101,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,326.48/430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.19

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