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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 371.18 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 371.18 and 181.71 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 371.18 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/371.18 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 371.18 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 67,447.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,447.57/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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