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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.91, 646.64 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.91, 646.64 and 156.98 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.91 : 646.64 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.91/646.64 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.91x = 646.64 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.91x = 101,505.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,505.53/430.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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