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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.24, 370.18 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.24, 370.18 and 180.96 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.24 : 370.18 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.24/370.18 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.24x = 370.18 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.24x = 66,987.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,987.77/268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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