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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.22, 640.87 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.22, 640.87 and 167.32 is: 251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.22 : 640.87 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.22/640.87 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.22x = 640.87 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.22x = 107,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,230.37/427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.00

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