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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.26, 638.89 and 165.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.26, 638.89 and 165.95 is: 248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.26 : 638.89 = 165.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.26/638.89 = 165.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.26x = 638.89 × 165.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.26x = 106,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,024.98/426.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.73

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