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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.65, 639.95 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.65, 639.95 and 166.78 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.65 : 639.95 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.65/639.95 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.65x = 639.95 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.65x = 106,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,727.66/426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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