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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 641.52 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 641.52 and 171.12 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 641.52 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/641.52 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 641.52 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 109,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,776.90/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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