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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.23, 364.79 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.23, 364.79 and 181.46 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.23 : 364.79 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.23/364.79 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.23x = 364.79 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.23x = 66,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,195.48/264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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