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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 373.12 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 373.12 and 181.78 is: 250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 373.12 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/373.12 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 373.12 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 67,824.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,824.37/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.94

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