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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 639.97 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 639.97 and 118.60 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 639.97 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/639.97 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 639.97 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 75,900.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,900.44/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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