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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 371.51 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 371.51 and 180.63 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 371.51 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/371.51 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 371.51 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 67,105.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,105.85/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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