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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.51, 365.06 and 181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.51, 365.06 and 181.66 is: 250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.51 : 365.06 = 181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.51/365.06 = 181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.51x = 365.06 × 181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.51x = 66,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,316.80/264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.72

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