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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.18, 639.12 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.18, 639.12 and 179.38 is: 269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.18 : 639.12 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.18/639.12 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.18x = 639.12 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.18x = 114,645.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,645.35/426.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.01

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