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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 364.12 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 364.12 and 181.02 is: 249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 364.12 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/364.12 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 364.12 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 65,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,913.00/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.62

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