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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.69, 642.98 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.69, 642.98 and 168.51 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.69 : 642.98 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.69/642.98 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.69x = 642.98 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.69x = 108,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,344.50/428.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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