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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.98, 646.09 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.98, 646.09 and 171.16 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.98 : 646.09 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.98/646.09 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.98x = 646.09 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.98x = 110,581.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,581.53/430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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