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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.95, 646.50 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.95, 646.50 and 157.24 is: 235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.95 : 646.50 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.95/646.50 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.95x = 646.50 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.95x = 101,656.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,656.17/430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.89

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