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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.83, 641.88 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.83, 641.88 and 167.94 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.83 : 641.88 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.83/641.88 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.83x = 641.88 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.83x = 107,797.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,797.33/427.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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