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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 640.08 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 640.08 and 170.34 is: 255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 640.08 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/640.08 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 640.08 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 109,031.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,031.23/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.44

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