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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.39, 373.25 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.39, 373.25 and 183.18 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.39 : 373.25 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.39/373.25 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.39x = 373.25 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.39x = 68,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,371.02/270.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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