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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.48, 636.88 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.48, 636.88 and 168.16 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.48 : 636.88 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.48/636.88 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.48x = 636.88 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.48x = 107,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,097.74/424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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