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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.12, 640.60 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.12, 640.60 and 167.11 is: 250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.12 : 640.60 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.12/640.60 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.12x = 640.60 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.12x = 107,050.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,050.67/427.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.63

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