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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.51, 366.44 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.51, 366.44 and 182.66 is: 252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.51 : 366.44 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.51/366.44 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.51x = 366.44 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.51x = 66,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,933.93/265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.10

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