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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.66, 642.94 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.66, 642.94 and 168.85 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.66 : 642.94 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.66/642.94 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.66x = 642.94 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.66x = 108,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,560.42/428.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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