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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.09, 641.73 and 167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.09, 641.73 and 167.90 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.09 : 641.73 = 167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.09/641.73 = 167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.09x = 641.73 × 167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.09x = 107,746.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,746.47/428.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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