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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.77, 641.61 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.77, 641.61 and 119.60 is: 179.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.77 : 641.61 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.77/641.61 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.77x = 641.61 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.77x = 76,733.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,733.35/427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.38

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