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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.51, 642.57 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.51, 642.57 and 181.82 is: 272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.51 : 642.57 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.51/642.57 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.51x = 642.57 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.51x = 116,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,828.86/428.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.64

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