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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.66, 641.49 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.66, 641.49 and 119.52 is: 179.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.66 : 641.49 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.66/641.49 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.66x = 641.49 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.66x = 76,668.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,668.59/427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.27

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