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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.41, 396.68 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.41, 396.68 and 120.09 is: 180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.41 : 396.68 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.41/396.68 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.41x = 396.68 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.41x = 47,639.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,639.09/264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.17

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