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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.94, 397.48 and 120.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.94, 397.48 and 120.63 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 397.48 = 120.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/397.48 = 120.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 397.48 × 120.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 47,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,945.72/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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