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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.44, 396.56 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.44, 396.56 and 118.14 is: 177.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.44 : 396.56 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.44/396.56 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.44x = 396.56 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.44x = 46,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,849.60/264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.17

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