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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.94, 640.42 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.94, 640.42 and 170.44 is: 255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 640.42 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/640.42 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 640.42 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 109,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,151.16/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.66

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