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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.02, 640.17 and 166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.02, 640.17 and 166.91 is: 250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.02 : 640.17 = 166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.02/640.17 = 166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.02x = 640.17 × 166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.02x = 106,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,850.77/427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.22

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