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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.70, 397.11 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.70, 397.11 and 120.52 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.70 : 397.11 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.70/397.11 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.70x = 397.11 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.70x = 47,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,857.71/264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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