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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.59, 641.42 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.59, 641.42 and 119.45 is: 179.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.59 : 641.42 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.59/641.42 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.59x = 641.42 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.59x = 76,614.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,614.71/427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.18

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