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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.43, 638.16 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.43, 638.16 and 181.71 is: 272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.43 : 638.16 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.43/638.16 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.43x = 638.16 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.43x = 115,960.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,960.05/425.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.57

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