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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.82, 637.60 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.82, 637.60 and 168.50 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.82 : 637.60 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.82/637.60 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.82x = 637.60 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.82x = 107,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,435.60/424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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