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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 641.14 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 641.14 and 171 is: 256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 641.14 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/641.14 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 641.14 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 109,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,634.94/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.35

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