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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.72, 641.44 and 167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.72, 641.44 and 167.70 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.72 : 641.44 = 167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.72/641.44 = 167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.72x = 641.44 × 167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.72x = 107,569.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,569.49/427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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