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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.64, 640.95 and 167.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.64, 640.95 and 167.33 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.64 : 640.95 = 167.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.64/640.95 = 167.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.64x = 640.95 × 167.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.64x = 107,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,250.16/427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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