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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.56, 639.90 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.56, 639.90 and 166.51 is: 249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.56 : 639.90 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.56/639.90 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.56x = 639.90 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.56x = 106,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,549.75/426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.79

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