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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.82, 641.88 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.82, 641.88 and 181.08 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.82 : 641.88 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.82/641.88 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.82x = 641.88 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.82x = 116,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,231.63/427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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