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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.03, 640.56 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.03, 640.56 and 118.89 is: 178.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.03 : 640.56 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.03/640.56 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.03x = 640.56 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.03x = 76,156.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,156.18/427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.34

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