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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.85, 641.49 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.85, 641.49 and 167.62 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.85 : 641.49 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.85/641.49 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.85x = 641.49 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.85x = 107,526.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,526.55/427.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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