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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.17, 643.55 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.17, 643.55 and 182.35 is: 273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.17 : 643.55 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.17/643.55 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.17x = 643.55 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.17x = 117,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,351.24/429.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.44

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