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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.10, 640.67 and 118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.10, 640.67 and 118.95 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.10 : 640.67 = 118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.10/640.67 = 118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.10x = 640.67 × 118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.10x = 76,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,207.70/427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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