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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.46, 642.57 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.46, 642.57 and 168.33 is: 252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.46 : 642.57 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.46/642.57 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.46x = 642.57 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.46x = 108,163.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,163.81/428.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.45

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