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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.02, 640.52 and 118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.02, 640.52 and 118.90 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.02 : 640.52 = 118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.02/640.52 = 118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.02x = 640.52 × 118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.02x = 76,157.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,157.83/427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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