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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 641.69 and 119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 641.69 and 119.71 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 641.69 = 119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/641.69 = 119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 641.69 × 119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 76,817.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,817.36/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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