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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 395.88 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 395.88 and 117.72 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 395.88 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/395.88 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 395.88 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 46,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,602.99/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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