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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 373.44 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 373.44 and 183.54 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 373.44 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/373.44 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 373.44 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 68,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,541.18/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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