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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.13, 643.69 and 172.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.13, 643.69 and 172.81 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.13 : 643.69 = 172.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.13/643.69 = 172.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.13x = 643.69 × 172.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.13x = 111,236.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,236.07/429.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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