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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 364.60 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 364.60 and 181.68 is: 250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 364.60 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/364.60 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 364.60 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 66,240.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,240.53/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.76

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