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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 397.16 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 397.16 and 120.56 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 397.16 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/397.16 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 397.16 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 47,881.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,881.61/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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