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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.56, 641.22 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.56, 641.22 and 167.60 is: 251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.56 : 641.22 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.56/641.22 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.56x = 641.22 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.56x = 107,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,468.47/427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.35

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