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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 638.72 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 638.72 and 169.28 is: 253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 638.72 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/638.72 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 638.72 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 108,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,122.52/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.81

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