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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.73, 397 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.73, 397 and 120.45 is: 180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.73 : 397 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.73/397 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.73x = 397 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.73x = 47,818.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,818.65/264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.63

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