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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.85, 643.16 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.85, 643.16 and 168.84 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.85 : 643.16 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.85/643.16 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.85x = 643.16 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.85x = 108,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,591.56/428.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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