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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.96, 641.64 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.96, 641.64 and 167.76 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.96 : 641.64 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.96/641.64 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.96x = 641.64 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.96x = 107,641.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,641.53/427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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