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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.48, 370.42 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.48, 370.42 and 181.15 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.48 : 370.42 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.48/370.42 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.48x = 370.42 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.48x = 67,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,101.58/268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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