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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 364.03 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 364.03 and 181.04 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 364.03 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/364.03 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 364.03 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 65,901.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,901.72/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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