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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 370.94 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 370.94 and 181.58 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 370.94 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/370.94 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 370.94 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 67,355.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,355.29/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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