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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.72, 373.68 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.72, 373.68 and 183.51 is: 253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.72 : 373.68 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.72/373.68 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.72x = 373.68 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.72x = 68,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,574.02/270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.30

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