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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 372.78 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 372.78 and 181.73 is: 250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 372.78 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/372.78 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 372.78 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 67,745.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,745.31/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.65

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