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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 641.16 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 641.16 and 171.36 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 641.16 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/641.16 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 641.16 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 109,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,869.18/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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