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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 369.98 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 369.98 and 180.92 is: 249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 369.98 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/369.98 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 369.98 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 66,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,936.78/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.69

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