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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.36, 642.54 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.36, 642.54 and 168.18 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.36 : 642.54 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.36/642.54 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.36x = 642.54 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.36x = 108,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,059.24/428.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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