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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.83, 643.38 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.83, 643.38 and 168.94 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.83 : 643.38 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.83/643.38 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.83x = 643.38 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.83x = 108,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,692.62/428.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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