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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.52, 641.54 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.52, 641.54 and 153.60 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.52 : 641.54 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.52/641.54 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.52x = 641.54 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.52x = 98,540.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,540.93/427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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