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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.70, 365.01 and 181.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.70, 365.01 and 181.93 is: 250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.70 : 365.01 = 181.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.70/365.01 = 181.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.70x = 365.01 × 181.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.70x = 66,406.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,406.27/264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.87

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