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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.69, 641.21 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.69, 641.21 and 167.87 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.69 : 641.21 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.69/641.21 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.69x = 641.21 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.69x = 107,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,640.69/427.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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