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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.45, 642.33 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.45, 642.33 and 168.62 is: 252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.45 : 642.33 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.45/642.33 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.45x = 642.33 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.45x = 108,311.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,311.29/428.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.80

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