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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.41, 396.77 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.41, 396.77 and 118.11 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.41 : 396.77 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.41/396.77 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.41x = 396.77 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.41x = 46,861.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,861.91/264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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