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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.54, 373.41 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.54, 373.41 and 183.06 is: 252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.54 : 373.41 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.54/373.41 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.54x = 373.41 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.54x = 68,356.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,356.43/270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.67

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