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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.94, 639.27 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.94, 639.27 and 169.62 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.94 : 639.27 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.94/639.27 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.94x = 639.27 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.94x = 108,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,432.98/425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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