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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 645.66 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 645.66 and 174.12 is: 260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 645.66 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/645.66 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 645.66 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 112,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,422.32/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.89

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