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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 364.32 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 364.32 and 181.08 is: 250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 364.32 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/364.32 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 364.32 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 65,971.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,971.07/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.12

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