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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.52, 365.07 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.52, 365.07 and 181.56 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.52 : 365.07 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.52/365.07 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.52x = 365.07 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.52x = 66,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,282.11/264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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