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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 396.86 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 396.86 and 120.18 is: 180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 396.86 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/396.86 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 396.86 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 47,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,694.03/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.33

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