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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.13, 639.09 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.13, 639.09 and 166.03 is: 249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.13 : 639.09 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.13/639.09 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.13x = 639.09 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.13x = 106,108.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,108.11/426.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.00

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