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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.64, 641.22 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.64, 641.22 and 171 is: 256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.64 : 641.22 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.64/641.22 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.64x = 641.22 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.64x = 109,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,648.62/427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.40

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