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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427, 640.60 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427, 640.60 and 170.52 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427 : 640.60 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427/640.60 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427x = 640.60 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427x = 109,235.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,235.11/427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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