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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 370.08 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 370.08 and 180.84 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 370.08 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/370.08 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 370.08 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 66,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,925.27/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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