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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.59, 366.68 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.59, 366.68 and 181.67 is: 250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.59 : 366.68 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.59/366.68 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.59x = 366.68 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.59x = 66,613.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,613.38/265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.81

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