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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.28, 640.75 and 167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.28, 640.75 and 167.24 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.28 : 640.75 = 167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.28/640.75 = 167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.28x = 640.75 × 167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.28x = 107,159.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,159.03/427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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