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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 640.08 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 640.08 and 170.28 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 640.08 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/640.08 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 640.08 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 108,992.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,992.82/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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