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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.33, 642.31 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.33, 642.31 and 168.19 is: 252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.33 : 642.31 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.33/642.31 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.33x = 642.31 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.33x = 108,026.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,026.07/428.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.20

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