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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.06, 372.24 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.06, 372.24 and 180.12 is: 269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.06 : 372.24 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.06/372.24 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.06x = 372.24 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.06x = 67,047.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,047.87/249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.20

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