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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427, 640.50 and 170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427, 640.50 and 170.68 is: 256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427 : 640.50 = 170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427/640.50 = 170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427x = 640.50 × 170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427x = 109,320.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,320.54/427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.02

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