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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 364.98 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 364.98 and 181.59 is: 250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 364.98 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/364.98 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 364.98 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 66,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,276.72/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.68

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