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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 641.54 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 641.54 and 167.64 is: 251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 641.54 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/641.54 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 641.54 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 107,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,547.77/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.47

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