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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 372.06 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 372.06 and 182.54 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 372.06 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/372.06 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 372.06 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 67,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,916.76/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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