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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.86, 643.18 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.86, 643.18 and 168.75 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.86 : 643.18 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.86/643.18 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.86x = 643.18 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.86x = 108,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,536.63/428.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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