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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.23, 642.48 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.23, 642.48 and 168.22 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.23 : 642.48 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.23/642.48 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.23x = 642.48 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.23x = 108,077.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,077.99/428.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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