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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 365.36 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 365.36 and 181.88 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 365.36 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/365.36 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 365.36 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 66,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,451.68/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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