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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.75, 640.03 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.75, 640.03 and 166.74 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.75 : 640.03 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.75/640.03 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.75x = 640.03 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.75x = 106,718.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,718.60/426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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