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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.90, 641.81 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.90, 641.81 and 119.73 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.90 : 641.81 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.90/641.81 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.90x = 641.81 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.90x = 76,843.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,843.91/427.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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