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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.64, 366.47 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.64, 366.47 and 182.61 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.64 : 366.47 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.64/366.47 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.64x = 366.47 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.64x = 66,920.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,920.17/265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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