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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.15, 640.46 and 166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.15, 640.46 and 166.93 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.15 : 640.46 = 166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.15/640.46 = 166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.15x = 640.46 × 166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.15x = 106,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,911.99/427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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