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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 364.56 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 364.56 and 181.43 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 364.56 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/364.56 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 364.56 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 66,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,140.30/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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