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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 366.23 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 366.23 and 182.82 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 366.23 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/366.23 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 366.23 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 66,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,954.97/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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