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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.93, 637.03 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.93, 637.03 and 168.25 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.93 : 637.03 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.93/637.03 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.93x = 637.03 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.93x = 107,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,180.30/424.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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