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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.13, 642.19 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.13, 642.19 and 171.81 is: 257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.13 : 642.19 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.13/642.19 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.13x = 642.19 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.13x = 110,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,334.66/428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.71

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