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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.46, 639.62 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.46, 639.62 and 166.58 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.46 : 639.62 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.46/639.62 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.46x = 639.62 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.46x = 106,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,544.70/426.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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