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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.97, 640.11 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.97, 640.11 and 166.92 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.97 : 640.11 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.97/640.11 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.97x = 640.11 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.97x = 106,847.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,847.16/426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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