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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 641.34 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 641.34 and 167.52 is: 251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 641.34 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/641.34 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 641.34 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 107,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,437.28/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.35

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