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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.11, 639.05 and 166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.11, 639.05 and 166.01 is: 248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.11 : 639.05 = 166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.11/639.05 = 166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.11x = 639.05 × 166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.11x = 106,084.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,084.67/426.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.96

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