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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.76, 639.58 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.76, 639.58 and 169.96 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.76 : 639.58 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.76/639.58 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.76x = 639.58 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.76x = 108,703.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,703.02/426.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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