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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 365.04 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 365.04 and 181.64 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 365.04 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/365.04 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 365.04 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 66,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,306.78/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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