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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 370.58 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 370.58 and 180.84 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 370.58 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/370.58 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 370.58 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 67,014.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,014.78/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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