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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.47, 642.80 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.47, 642.80 and 168.46 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.47 : 642.80 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.47/642.80 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.47x = 642.80 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.47x = 108,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,286.09/428.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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