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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.69, 643.17 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.69, 643.17 and 181.78 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.69 : 643.17 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.69/643.17 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.69x = 643.17 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.69x = 116,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,914.52/428.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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