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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 366.56 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 366.56 and 182.88 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 366.56 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/366.56 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 366.56 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 67,036.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,036.49/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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