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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.19, 642.45 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.19, 642.45 and 168.32 is: 252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.19 : 642.45 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.19/642.45 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.19x = 642.45 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.19x = 108,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,133.97/428.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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