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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.07, 639.47 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.07, 639.47 and 169.75 is: 254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.07 : 639.47 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.07/639.47 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.07x = 639.47 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.07x = 108,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,550.03/426.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.77

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