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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.99, 373.86 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.99, 373.86 and 183.74 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.99 : 373.86 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.99/373.86 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.99x = 373.86 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.99x = 68,691.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,691.17/270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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