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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 373.52 and 182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 373.52 and 182.27 is: 251.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 373.52 = 182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/373.52 = 182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 373.52 × 182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 68,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,081.49/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.27

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