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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.09, 643.23 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.09, 643.23 and 168.90 is: 253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.09 : 643.23 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.09/643.23 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.09x = 643.23 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.09x = 108,641.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,641.55/429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.19

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