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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.16, 639.20 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.16, 639.20 and 166.35 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.16 : 639.20 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.16/639.20 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.16x = 639.20 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.16x = 106,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,330.92/426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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