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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.94, 397.55 and 120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.94, 397.55 and 120.67 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 397.55 = 120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/397.55 = 120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 397.55 × 120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 47,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,971.67/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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