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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 365.02 and 181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 365.02 and 181.63 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 365.02 = 181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/365.02 = 181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 365.02 × 181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 66,297.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,297.22/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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