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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 640.15 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 640.15 and 166.85 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 640.15 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/640.15 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 640.15 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 106,809.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,809.03/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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