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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 637.10 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 637.10 and 168.28 is: 252.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 637.10 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/637.10 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 637.10 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 107,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,211.19/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.40

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