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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.66, 641.47 and 119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.66, 641.47 and 119.53 is: 179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.66 : 641.47 = 119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.66/641.47 = 119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.66x = 641.47 × 119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.66x = 76,674.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,674.31/427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.29

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