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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.92, 363.84 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.92, 363.84 and 181.12 is: 249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.92 : 363.84 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.92/363.84 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.92x = 363.84 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.92x = 65,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,898.70/263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.69

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