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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 639.18 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 639.18 and 166.08 is: 249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 639.18 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/639.18 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 639.18 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 106,155.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,155.01/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.16

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