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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.73, 639.73 and 166.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.73, 639.73 and 166.67 is: 249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.73 : 639.73 = 166.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.73/639.73 = 166.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.73x = 639.73 × 166.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.73x = 106,623.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,623.80/426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.86

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