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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.56, 639.72 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.56, 639.72 and 166.60 is: 249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.56 : 639.72 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.56/639.72 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.56x = 639.72 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.56x = 106,577.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,577.35/426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.85

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