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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 646.38 and 170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 646.38 and 170.81 is: 256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 646.38 = 170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/646.38 = 170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 646.38 × 170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 110,408.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,408.17/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.22

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