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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.63, 639.86 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.63, 639.86 and 166.55 is: 249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.63 : 639.86 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.63/639.86 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.63x = 639.86 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.63x = 106,564.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,564.65/426.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.78

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