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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.94, 641.79 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.94, 641.79 and 167.97 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.94 : 641.79 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.94/641.79 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.94x = 641.79 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.94x = 107,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,801.47/427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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