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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.63, 373.41 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.63, 373.41 and 183.15 is: 252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.63 : 373.41 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.63/373.41 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.63x = 373.41 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.63x = 68,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,390.04/270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.71

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