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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.94, 642.09 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.94, 642.09 and 168.02 is: 252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.94 : 642.09 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.94/642.09 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.94x = 642.09 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.94x = 107,883.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,883.96/427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.10

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