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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.94, 637.54 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.94, 637.54 and 168.62 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.94 : 637.54 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.94/637.54 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.94x = 637.54 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.94x = 107,501.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,501.99/424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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