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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.42, 641.38 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.42, 641.38 and 167.41 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.42 : 641.38 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.42/641.38 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.42x = 641.38 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.42x = 107,369.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,369.38/427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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