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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.66, 396.98 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.66, 396.98 and 120.34 is: 180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.66 : 396.98 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.66/396.98 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.66x = 396.98 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.66x = 47,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,772.57/264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.51

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