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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 639.90 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 639.90 and 170.12 is: 255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 639.90 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/639.90 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 639.90 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 108,859.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,859.79/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.28

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