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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.65, 366.66 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.65, 366.66 and 182.73 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.65 : 366.66 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.65/366.66 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.65x = 366.66 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.65x = 66,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,999.78/265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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