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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.40, 641.02 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.40, 641.02 and 180.60 is: 270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.40 : 641.02 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.40/641.02 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.40x = 641.02 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.40x = 115,768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,768.21/427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.87

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