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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.38, 639.67 and 179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.38, 639.67 and 179.45 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.38 : 639.67 = 179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.38/639.67 = 179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.38x = 639.67 × 179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.38x = 114,788.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,788.21/426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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