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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.45, 641.12 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.45, 641.12 and 167.44 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.45 : 641.12 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.45/641.12 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.45x = 641.12 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.45x = 107,347.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,347.32/427.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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