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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.15, 642.20 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.15, 642.20 and 168.28 is: 252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.15 : 642.20 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.15/642.20 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.15x = 642.20 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.15x = 108,069.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,069.42/428.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.41

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