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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 396.66 and 120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 396.66 and 120.10 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 396.66 = 120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/396.66 = 120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 396.66 × 120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 47,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,638.87/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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