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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.29, 640.56 and 167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.29, 640.56 and 167.10 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.29 : 640.56 = 167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.29/640.56 = 167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.29x = 640.56 × 167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.29x = 107,037.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,037.58/427.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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