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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 364.96 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 364.96 and 181.44 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 364.96 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/364.96 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 364.96 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 66,218.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,218.34/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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