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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.27, 639.57 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.27, 639.57 and 166.29 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.27 : 639.57 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.27/639.57 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.27x = 639.57 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.27x = 106,354.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,354.27/426.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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