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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.42, 370.49 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.42, 370.49 and 180.03 is: 248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.42 : 370.49 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.42/370.49 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.42x = 370.49 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.42x = 66,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,699.31/268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.49

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