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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 365.72 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 365.72 and 181.21 is: 249.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 365.72 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/365.72 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 365.72 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 66,271.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,271.66/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.87

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