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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.82, 373.72 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.82, 373.72 and 183.64 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.82 : 373.72 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.82/373.72 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.82x = 373.72 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.82x = 68,629.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,629.94/270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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