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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.79, 641.58 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.79, 641.58 and 119.56 is: 179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.79 : 641.58 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.79/641.58 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.79x = 641.58 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.79x = 76,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,707.30/427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.31

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