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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 641.91 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 641.91 and 171.54 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 641.91 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/641.91 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 641.91 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 110,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,113.24/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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