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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 366.24 and 182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 366.24 and 182.51 is: 252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 366.24 = 182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/366.24 = 182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 366.24 × 182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 66,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,842.46/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.05

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