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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 363.92 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 363.92 and 180.88 is: 249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 363.92 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/363.92 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 363.92 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 65,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,825.85/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.34

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