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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 365.97 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 365.97 and 182.43 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 365.97 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/365.97 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 365.97 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 66,763.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,763.91/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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