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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.90, 366.74 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.90, 366.74 and 180.60 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.90 : 366.74 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.90/366.74 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.90x = 366.74 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.90x = 66,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,233.24/265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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