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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.58, 641.18 and 180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.58, 641.18 and 180.74 is: 271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.58 : 641.18 = 180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.58/641.18 = 180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.58x = 641.18 × 180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.58x = 115,884.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,884.12/427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.02

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