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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.78, 641.66 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.78, 641.66 and 119.62 is: 179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.78 : 641.66 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.78/641.66 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.78x = 641.66 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.78x = 76,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,757.55/427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.43

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