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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.87, 646.30 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.87, 646.30 and 106.24 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.87 : 646.30 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.87/646.30 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.87x = 646.30 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.87x = 68,662.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,662.91/430.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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