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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.49, 364.62 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.49, 364.62 and 181.46 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.49 : 364.62 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.49/364.62 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.49x = 364.62 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.49x = 66,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,164.86/264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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