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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 372.15 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 372.15 and 182.41 is: 251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 372.15 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/372.15 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 372.15 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 67,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,882.95/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.67

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