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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.58, 641.37 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.58, 641.37 and 119.44 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.58 : 641.37 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.58/641.37 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.58x = 641.37 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.58x = 76,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,605.23/427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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