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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 373.08 and 182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 373.08 and 182.92 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 373.08 = 182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/373.08 = 182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 373.08 × 182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 68,243.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,243.79/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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