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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.44, 396.80 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.44, 396.80 and 120.16 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.44 : 396.80 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.44/396.80 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.44x = 396.80 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.44x = 47,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,679.49/264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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