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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 395.57 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 395.57 and 181.80 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 395.57 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/395.57 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 395.57 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 71,915.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,915.08/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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