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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 641.28 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 641.28 and 171.12 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 641.28 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/641.28 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 641.28 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 109,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,735.83/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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