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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.08, 637.46 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.08, 637.46 and 168.52 is: 252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.08 : 637.46 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.08/637.46 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.08x = 637.46 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.08x = 107,424.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,424.76/425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.72

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