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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 640.22 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 640.22 and 166.68 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 640.22 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/640.22 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 640.22 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 106,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,711.04/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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