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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.49, 366 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.49, 366 and 182.46 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.49 : 366 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.49/366 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.49x = 366 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.49x = 66,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,780.36/265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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