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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.86, 373.49 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.86, 373.49 and 183.38 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.86 : 373.49 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.86/373.49 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.86x = 373.49 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.86x = 68,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,490.60/270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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