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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.43, 396.78 and 120.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.43, 396.78 and 120.25 is: 180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.43 : 396.78 = 120.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.43/396.78 = 120.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.43x = 396.78 × 120.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.43x = 47,712.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,712.80/264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.44

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