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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.93, 638.29 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.93, 638.29 and 169.13 is: 253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.93 : 638.29 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.93/638.29 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.93x = 638.29 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.93x = 107,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,953.99/425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.45

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