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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.35, 641.10 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.35, 641.10 and 167.34 is: 251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.35 : 641.10 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.35/641.10 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.35x = 641.10 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.35x = 107,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,278.47/427.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.03

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