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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 366.30 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 366.30 and 182.68 is: 251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 366.30 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/366.30 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 366.30 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 66,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,914.77/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.82

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