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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 365.37 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 365.37 and 181.88 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 365.37 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/365.37 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 365.37 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 66,452.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,452.59/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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