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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.78, 373.85 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.78, 373.85 and 182.36 is: 251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.78 : 373.85 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.78/373.85 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.78x = 373.85 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.78x = 68,173.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,173.87/270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.77

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