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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.13, 371.15 and 180.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.13, 371.15 and 180.81 is: 249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.13 : 371.15 = 180.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.13/371.15 = 180.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.13x = 371.15 × 180.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.13x = 67,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,106.73/269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.35

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