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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.38, 639.16 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.38, 639.16 and 166.37 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.38 : 639.16 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.38/639.16 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.38x = 639.16 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.38x = 106,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,333.44/426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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