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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.13, 639.07 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.13, 639.07 and 166.07 is: 249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.13 : 639.07 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.13/639.07 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.13x = 639.07 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.13x = 106,131.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,131.54/426.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.06

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