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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.96, 646.14 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.96, 646.14 and 156.98 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.96 : 646.14 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.96/646.14 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.96x = 646.14 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.96x = 101,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,431.06/430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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