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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.28, 370.30 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.28, 370.30 and 180.92 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.28 : 370.30 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.28/370.30 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.28x = 370.30 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.28x = 66,994.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,994.68/268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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