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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.97, 642.04 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.97, 642.04 and 168.10 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.97 : 642.04 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.97/642.04 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.97x = 642.04 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.97x = 107,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,924.90/427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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