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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.08, 372.50 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.08, 372.50 and 182.60 is: 251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.08 : 372.50 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.08/372.50 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.08x = 372.50 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.08x = 68,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,018.50/270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.85

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