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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.36, 396.72 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.36, 396.72 and 120.04 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.36 : 396.72 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.36/396.72 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.36x = 396.72 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.36x = 47,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,622.27/264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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