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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 364.43 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 364.43 and 181.55 is: 250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 364.43 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/364.43 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 364.43 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 66,163.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,163.63/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.61

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