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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 372.99 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 372.99 and 181.87 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 372.99 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/372.99 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 372.99 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 67,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,835.69/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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