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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.74, 373.71 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.74, 373.71 and 182.35 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.74 : 373.71 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.74/373.71 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.74x = 373.71 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.74x = 68,147.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,147.17/270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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