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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 371.25 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 371.25 and 180.72 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 371.25 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/371.25 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 371.25 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 67,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,092.30/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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