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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.72, 373.84 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.72, 373.84 and 183.36 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.72 : 373.84 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.72/373.84 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.72x = 373.84 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.72x = 68,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,547.30/270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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