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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.93, 640.36 and 118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.93, 640.36 and 118.79 is: 178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.93 : 640.36 = 118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.93/640.36 = 118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.93x = 640.36 × 118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.93x = 76,067.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,067.77/426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.18

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