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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.87, 641.87 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.87, 641.87 and 167.81 is: 251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.87 : 641.87 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.87/641.87 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.87x = 641.87 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.87x = 107,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,709.73/427.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.74

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