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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.48, 367.45 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.48, 367.45 and 182.46 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.48 : 367.45 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.48/367.45 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.48x = 367.45 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.48x = 67,044.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,044.01/266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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