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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.84, 637.28 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.84, 637.28 and 168.16 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.84 : 637.28 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.84/637.28 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.84x = 637.28 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.84x = 107,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,165.00/424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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