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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.31, 639.56 and 169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.31, 639.56 and 169.81 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.31 : 639.56 = 169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.31/639.56 = 169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.31x = 639.56 × 169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.31x = 108,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,605.28/426.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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