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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.92, 643.16 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.92, 643.16 and 168.72 is: 252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.92 : 643.16 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.92/643.16 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.92x = 643.16 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.92x = 108,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,513.96/428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.99

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