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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.85, 640.34 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.85, 640.34 and 166.97 is: 250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.85 : 640.34 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.85/640.34 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.85x = 640.34 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.85x = 106,918.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,918.96/426.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.49

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