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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.48, 373.20 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.48, 373.20 and 183.20 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.48 : 373.20 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.48/373.20 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.48x = 373.20 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.48x = 68,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,370.24/270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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