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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.37, 642.45 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.37, 642.45 and 168.38 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.37 : 642.45 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.37/642.45 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.37x = 642.45 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.37x = 108,174.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,174.89/428.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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