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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 642.57 and 168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 642.57 and 168.41 is: 252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 642.57 = 168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/642.57 = 168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 642.57 × 168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 108,212.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,212.00/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.70

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