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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 642.37 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 642.37 and 168.32 is: 252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 642.37 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/642.37 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 642.37 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 108,123.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,123.72/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.50

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