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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.38, 640.62 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.38, 640.62 and 167.31 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.38 : 640.62 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.38/640.62 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.38x = 640.62 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.38x = 107,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,182.13/427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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