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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.73, 641.50 and 167.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.73, 641.50 and 167.65 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.73 : 641.50 = 167.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.73/641.50 = 167.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.73x = 641.50 × 167.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.73x = 107,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,546.40/427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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