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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 364.41 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 364.41 and 181.62 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 364.41 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/364.41 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 364.41 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 66,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,184.14/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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