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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 396.84 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 396.84 and 120.24 is: 180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 396.84 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/396.84 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 396.84 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 47,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,716.04/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.33

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