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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.25, 641.97 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.25, 641.97 and 168.42 is: 252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.25 : 641.97 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.25/641.97 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.25x = 641.97 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.25x = 108,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,116.54/428.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.46

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