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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 395.76 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 395.76 and 119.60 is: 179.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 395.76 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/395.76 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 395.76 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 47,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,332.90/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.18

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