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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.79, 639.87 and 166.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.79, 639.87 and 166.57 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.79 : 639.87 = 166.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.79/639.87 = 166.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.79x = 639.87 × 166.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.79x = 106,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,579.95/426.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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