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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 364.13 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 364.13 and 181.13 is: 249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 364.13 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/364.13 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 364.13 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 65,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,952.14/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.67

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