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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 641.79 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 641.79 and 181.50 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 641.79 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/641.79 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 641.79 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 116,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,484.89/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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