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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.55, 365.05 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.55, 365.05 and 181.73 is: 250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.55 : 365.05 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.55/365.05 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.55x = 365.05 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.55x = 66,338.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,338.71/264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.76

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