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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.46, 396.70 and 120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.46, 396.70 and 120.28 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.46 : 396.70 = 120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.46/396.70 = 120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.46x = 396.70 × 120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.46x = 47,715.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,715.08/264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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