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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.72, 641.58 and 119.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.72, 641.58 and 119.57 is: 179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.72 : 641.58 = 119.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.72/641.58 = 119.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.72x = 641.58 × 119.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.72x = 76,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,715.34/427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.36

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