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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 366.74 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 366.74 and 182.78 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 366.74 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/366.74 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 366.74 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 67,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,033.34/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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