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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.85, 397.26 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.85, 397.26 and 118.56 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.85 : 397.26 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.85/397.26 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.85x = 397.26 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.85x = 47,097.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,097.16/264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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