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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.34, 364.64 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.34, 364.64 and 181.47 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.34 : 364.64 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.34/364.64 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.34x = 364.64 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.34x = 66,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,171.68/264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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