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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 374.04 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 374.04 and 183.80 is: 253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 374.04 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/374.04 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 374.04 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 68,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,748.55/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.59

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