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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 639.94 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 639.94 and 166.61 is: 249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 639.94 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/639.94 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 639.94 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 106,622.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,622.21/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.92

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