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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.88, 370.80 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.88, 370.80 and 180.56 is: 249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.88 : 370.80 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.88/370.80 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.88x = 370.80 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.88x = 66,951.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,951.65/268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.00

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