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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.29, 639.42 and 169.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.29, 639.42 and 169.79 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.29 : 639.42 = 169.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.29/639.42 = 169.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.29x = 639.42 × 169.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.29x = 108,563.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,563.92/426.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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