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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.87, 371.03 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.87, 371.03 and 180.53 is: 249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.87 : 371.03 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.87/371.03 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.87x = 371.03 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.87x = 66,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,981.69/268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.12

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