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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.03, 642.87 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.03, 642.87 and 168.89 is: 253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.03 : 642.87 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.03/642.87 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.03x = 642.87 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.03x = 108,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,571.10/429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.06

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