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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.42, 365.10 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.42, 365.10 and 181.82 is: 251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.42 : 365.10 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.42/365.10 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.42x = 365.10 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.42x = 66,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,382.48/264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.05

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