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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.23, 642.26 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.23, 642.26 and 168.15 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.23 : 642.26 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.23/642.26 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.23x = 642.26 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.23x = 107,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,995.18/428.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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