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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.08, 641.98 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.08, 641.98 and 171.52 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.08 : 641.98 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.08/641.98 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.08x = 641.98 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.08x = 110,112.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,112.41/428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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