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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.52, 639.82 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.52, 639.82 and 170.04 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.52 : 639.82 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.52/639.82 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.52x = 639.82 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.52x = 108,794.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,794.99/426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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