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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.57, 370.75 and 180.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.57, 370.75 and 180.19 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.57 : 370.75 = 180.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.57/370.75 = 180.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.57x = 370.75 × 180.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.57x = 66,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,805.44/268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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