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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 372.63 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 372.63 and 182.76 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 372.63 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/372.63 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 372.63 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 68,100.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,100.00/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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