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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.07, 640.59 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.07, 640.59 and 167.13 is: 250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.07 : 640.59 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.07/640.59 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.07x = 640.59 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.07x = 107,061.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,061.81/427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.69

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