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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.29, 639.19 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.29, 639.19 and 166.22 is: 249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.29 : 639.19 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.29/639.19 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.29x = 639.19 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.29x = 106,242.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,242.55/426.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.22

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