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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.66, 370.93 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.66, 370.93 and 181.30 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.66 : 370.93 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.66/370.93 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.66x = 370.93 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.66x = 67,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,249.61/268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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