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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.85, 365.67 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.85, 365.67 and 182.11 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.85 : 365.67 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.85/365.67 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.85x = 365.67 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.85x = 66,592.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,592.16/264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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