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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 370.72 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 370.72 and 181.49 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 370.72 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/370.72 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 370.72 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 67,281.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,281.97/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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