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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.03, 364.23 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.03, 364.23 and 181.14 is: 249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.03 : 364.23 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.03/364.23 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.03x = 364.23 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.03x = 65,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,976.62/264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.88

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