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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.71, 644.22 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.71, 644.22 and 169.63 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.71 : 644.22 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.71/644.22 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.71x = 644.22 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.71x = 109,277.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,277.43/429.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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