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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.57, 651.38 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.57, 651.38 and 167.27 is: 250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.57 : 651.38 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.57/651.38 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.57x = 651.38 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.57x = 108,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,952.24/434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.72

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