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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.37, 642.68 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.37, 642.68 and 181.45 is: 272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.37 : 642.68 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.37/642.68 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.37x = 642.68 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.37x = 116,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,612.27/428.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.22

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