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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.60, 636.88 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.60, 636.88 and 168.10 is: 252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.60 : 636.88 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.60/636.88 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.60x = 636.88 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.60x = 107,059.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,059.53/424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.14

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