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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 365.55 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 365.55 and 182.01 is: 251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 365.55 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/365.55 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 365.55 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 66,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,533.76/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.36

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