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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.28, 637.89 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.28, 637.89 and 168.78 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.28 : 637.89 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.28/637.89 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.28x = 637.89 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.28x = 107,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,663.07/425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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