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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.13, 639.10 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.13, 639.10 and 166.05 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.13 : 639.10 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.13/639.10 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.13x = 639.10 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.13x = 106,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,122.56/426.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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