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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.33, 373.22 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.33, 373.22 and 181.92 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.33 : 373.22 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.33/373.22 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.33x = 373.22 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.33x = 67,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,896.18/270.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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