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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.36, 396.66 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.36, 396.66 and 118.09 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.36 : 396.66 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.36/396.66 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.36x = 396.66 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.36x = 46,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,841.58/264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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