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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 642.42 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 642.42 and 168.30 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 642.42 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/642.42 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 642.42 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 108,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,119.29/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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