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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.59, 370.78 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.59, 370.78 and 180.22 is: 248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.59 : 370.78 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.59/370.78 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.59x = 370.78 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.59x = 66,821.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,821.97/268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.79

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