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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 365.65 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 365.65 and 180.92 is: 249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 365.65 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/365.65 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 365.65 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 66,151.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,151.80/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.78

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