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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.73, 397.14 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.73, 397.14 and 118.53 is: 177.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.73 : 397.14 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.73/397.14 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.73x = 397.14 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.73x = 47,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,073.00/264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.82

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