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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 370.92 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 370.92 and 181.54 is: 250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 370.92 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/370.92 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 370.92 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 67,336.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,336.82/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.42

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