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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.67, 396.64 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.67, 396.64 and 120.09 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.67 : 396.64 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.67/396.64 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.67x = 396.64 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.67x = 47,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,632.50/264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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