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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.07, 364.68 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.07, 364.68 and 181.38 is: 250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.07 : 364.68 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.07/364.68 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.07x = 364.68 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.07x = 66,144.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,144.75/264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.49

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