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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.54, 636.80 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.54, 636.80 and 168.04 is: 252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.54 : 636.80 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.54/636.80 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.54x = 636.80 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.54x = 107,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,003.85/424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.05

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