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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.66, 640.98 and 180.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.66, 640.98 and 180.81 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.66 : 640.98 = 180.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.66/640.98 = 180.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.66x = 640.98 × 180.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.66x = 115,895.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,895.59/427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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