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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.82, 638.70 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.82, 638.70 and 169.14 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.82 : 638.70 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.82/638.70 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.82x = 638.70 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.82x = 108,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,029.72/425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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