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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.03, 640.44 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.03, 640.44 and 118.87 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.03 : 640.44 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.03/640.44 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.03x = 640.44 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.03x = 76,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,127.50/427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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