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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 639.72 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.48, 639.72 and 169.98 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 639.72 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/639.72 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 639.72 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 108,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,739.61/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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