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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.94, 642.97 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.94, 642.97 and 168.58 is: 252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.94 : 642.97 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.94/642.97 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.94x = 642.97 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.94x = 108,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,391.88/428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.70

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