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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.57, 373.51 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.57, 373.51 and 182.19 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.57 : 373.51 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.57/373.51 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.57x = 373.51 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.57x = 68,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,049.79/270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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