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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.37, 640.89 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.37, 640.89 and 167.18 is: 250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.37 : 640.89 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.37/640.89 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.37x = 640.89 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.37x = 107,140.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,140.79/427.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.70

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