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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.70, 371.03 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.70, 371.03 and 181.42 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.70 : 371.03 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.70/371.03 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.70x = 371.03 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.70x = 67,310.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,310.43/268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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