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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 396.27 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 396.27 and 117.74 is: 176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 396.27 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/396.27 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 396.27 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 46,656.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,656.83/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.70

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