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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 635.22 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 635.22 and 167 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 635.22 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/635.22 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 635.22 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 106,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,081.74/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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