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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 370.26 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 370.26 and 181.20 is: 249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 370.26 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/370.26 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 370.26 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 67,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,091.11/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.71

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