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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.46, 364.70 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.46, 364.70 and 181.40 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.46 : 364.70 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.46/364.70 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.46x = 364.70 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.46x = 66,156.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,156.58/264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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