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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 366.08 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 366.08 and 182.70 is: 251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 366.08 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/366.08 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 366.08 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 66,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,881.90/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.94

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