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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 396.96 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 396.96 and 120.36 is: 180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 396.96 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/396.96 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 396.96 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 47,778.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,778.11/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.49

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