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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.54, 373.42 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.54, 373.42 and 183.30 is: 253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.54 : 373.42 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.54/373.42 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.54x = 373.42 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.54x = 68,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,447.89/270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.00

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