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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.90, 365.73 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.90, 365.73 and 181.96 is: 251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.90 : 365.73 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.90/365.73 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.90x = 365.73 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.90x = 66,548.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,548.23/264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.22

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