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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.79, 641.62 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.79, 641.62 and 119.61 is: 179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.79 : 641.62 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.79/641.62 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.79x = 641.62 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.79x = 76,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,744.17/427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.40

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