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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.75, 641.22 and 167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.75, 641.22 and 167.92 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.75 : 641.22 = 167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.75/641.22 = 167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.75x = 641.22 × 167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.75x = 107,671.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,671.43/427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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