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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.40, 639.30 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.40, 639.30 and 166.30 is: 249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.40 : 639.30 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.40/639.30 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.40x = 639.30 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.40x = 106,315.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,315.59/426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.33

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