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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.84, 641.58 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.84, 641.58 and 171.34 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.84 : 641.58 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.84/641.58 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.84x = 641.58 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.84x = 109,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,928.32/427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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