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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.34, 641.10 and 167.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.34, 641.10 and 167.33 is: 251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.34 : 641.10 = 167.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.34/641.10 = 167.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.34x = 641.10 × 167.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.34x = 107,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,274.43/427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.03

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