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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.82, 373.62 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.82, 373.62 and 183.52 is: 253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.82 : 373.62 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.82/373.62 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.82x = 373.62 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.82x = 68,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,566.74/270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.18

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