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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 374.07 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 374.07 and 183.36 is: 253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 374.07 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/374.07 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 374.07 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 68,591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,591.57/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.25

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