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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.14, 639.08 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.14, 639.08 and 166.04 is: 249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.14 : 639.08 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.14/639.08 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.14x = 639.08 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.14x = 106,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,112.84/426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.01

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