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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.81, 640.20 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.81, 640.20 and 166.86 is: 250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.81 : 640.20 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.81/640.20 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.81x = 640.20 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.81x = 106,823.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,823.80/426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.28

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