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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.11, 640.54 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.11, 640.54 and 167.01 is: 250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.11 : 640.54 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.11/640.54 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.11x = 640.54 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.11x = 106,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,976.59/427.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.47

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