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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.42, 396.61 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.42, 396.61 and 118.18 is: 177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.42 : 396.61 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.42/396.61 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.42x = 396.61 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.42x = 46,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,871.37/264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.26

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