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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 372.47 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 372.47 and 181.52 is: 250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 372.47 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/372.47 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 372.47 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 67,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,607.98/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.34

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