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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.07, 640.49 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.07, 640.49 and 118.94 is: 178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.07 : 640.49 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.07/640.49 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.07x = 640.49 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.07x = 76,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,176.08/427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.37

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