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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 396.77 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 396.77 and 182.48 is: 273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 396.77 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/396.77 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 396.77 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 72,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,399.69/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.53

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