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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.03, 370.04 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.03, 370.04 and 180.86 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.03 : 370.04 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.03/370.04 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.03x = 370.04 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.03x = 66,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,922.68/268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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