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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.74, 364 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.74, 364 and 180.82 is: 249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.74 : 364 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.74/364 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.74x = 364 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.74x = 65,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,818.48/263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.56

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