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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.68, 635.28 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.68, 635.28 and 166.88 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.68 : 635.28 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.68/635.28 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.68x = 635.28 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.68x = 106,015.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,015.53/423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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