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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.52, 639.71 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.52, 639.71 and 166.41 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.52 : 639.71 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.52/639.71 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.52x = 639.71 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.52x = 106,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,453.31/426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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