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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.55, 370.36 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.55, 370.36 and 181.34 is: 250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.55 : 370.36 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.55/370.36 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.55x = 370.36 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.55x = 67,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,162.46/268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.09

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