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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.71, 639.79 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.71, 639.79 and 166.56 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.71 : 639.79 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.71/639.79 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.71x = 639.79 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.71x = 106,560.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,560.61/426.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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