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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.01, 373.61 and 182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.01, 373.61 and 182.33 is: 251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.01 : 373.61 = 182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.01/373.61 = 182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.01x = 373.61 × 182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.01x = 68,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,122.40/271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.36

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