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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.58, 641.31 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.58, 641.31 and 167.57 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.58 : 641.31 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.58/641.31 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.58x = 641.31 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.58x = 107,461.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,461.11/427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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