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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.97, 643.53 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.97, 643.53 and 168.96 is: 253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.97 : 643.53 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.97/643.53 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.97x = 643.53 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.97x = 108,730.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,730.83/428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.47

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