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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.71, 401.37 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.71, 401.37 and 181.32 is: 270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.71 : 401.37 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.71/401.37 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.71x = 401.37 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.71x = 72,776.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,776.41/268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.84

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