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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.70, 641.54 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.70, 641.54 and 119.56 is: 179.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.70 : 641.54 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.70/641.54 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.70x = 641.54 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.70x = 76,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,702.52/427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.34

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