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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.11, 641.98 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.11, 641.98 and 167.97 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.11 : 641.98 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.11/641.98 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.11x = 641.98 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.11x = 107,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,833.38/428.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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