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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.63, 364.74 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.63, 364.74 and 181.59 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.63 : 364.74 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.63/364.74 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.63x = 364.74 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.63x = 66,233.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,233.14/264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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