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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.70, 640.04 and 166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.70, 640.04 and 166.70 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.70 : 640.04 = 166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.70/640.04 = 166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.70x = 640.04 × 166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.70x = 106,694.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,694.67/426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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