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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.93, 365.81 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.93, 365.81 and 182.31 is: 251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.93 : 365.81 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.93/365.81 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.93x = 365.81 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.93x = 66,690.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,690.82/264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.73

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