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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.30, 642.36 and 168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.30, 642.36 and 168.29 is: 252.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.30 : 642.36 = 168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.30/642.36 = 168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.30x = 642.36 × 168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.30x = 108,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,102.76/428.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.40

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