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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 365.55 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 365.55 and 181.94 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 365.55 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/365.55 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 365.55 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 66,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,506.34/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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