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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.91, 646.35 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.91, 646.35 and 106.27 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.91 : 646.35 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.91/646.35 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.91x = 646.35 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.91x = 68,686.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,686.00/430.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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