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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.86, 397.34 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.86, 397.34 and 118.55 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.86 : 397.34 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.86/397.34 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.86x = 397.34 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.86x = 47,104.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,104.66/264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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