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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.20, 364.50 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.20, 364.50 and 181.16 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.20 : 364.50 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.20/364.50 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.20x = 364.50 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.20x = 66,032.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,032.82/264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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