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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.30, 370.41 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.30, 370.41 and 181.06 is: 249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.30 : 370.41 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.30/370.41 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.30x = 370.41 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.30x = 67,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,066.43/268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.97

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