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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.46, 642.83 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.46, 642.83 and 168.50 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.46 : 642.83 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.46/642.83 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.46x = 642.83 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.46x = 108,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,316.86/428.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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