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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.20, 640.42 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.20, 640.42 and 167.38 is: 250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.20 : 640.42 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.20/640.42 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.20x = 640.42 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.20x = 107,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,193.50/427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.92

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