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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 364.16 and 180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 364.16 and 180.98 is: 249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 364.16 = 180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/364.16 = 180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 364.16 × 180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 65,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,905.68/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.79

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