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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 639.06 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 639.06 and 169.56 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 639.06 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/639.06 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 639.06 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 108,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,359.01/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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